Nakahigashi and Professor Toshimitsu Kitagawa. Based on their experiences in legal business, each of these speakers emphasized that we should keep an eye open to both global and local standards. This was an important and common theme.

In the afternoon, we had a panel discussion moderated by Associate Professor Hiroo Sono. The panel, which comprised the 5 returnees, Mr. Shiro Kuniya, Mr. Kenji Ninomiya, and Mr. Scott Smith, discussed the topic of "Globalization and studying the International Business Law in Japan." Through the discussion, the panel agreed that globalization has become the standard working environment and that we must look closely at the characteristics of local areas to ensure the smooth application of law. This aspect is of educational significance for Kyushu University in the continuation of its special law programs taught in English. The symposium attendees, who filled the hall, also actively exchanged their views on this topic.

During their stay, the 5 returnees also participated in a number of other colorful activities, including a visit to DENSO Co., Ltd., a Japanese company that tackles environmental issues, meeting other international students to exchange their views, and watching sumo wrestling. It seemed they were pleased to return to Fukuoka, and were actively walking around Kyudai and the streets of Hakata renewing their friendships.

Machiko Hachiya
Assistant Professor for International Programs Faculty of Law

List of Participants

Returnees
Agustinus Tavip Budisantoso ('95-'96, Indonesia)
Viroj Piyawattanametha ('95-'96, Thailand)
Jing Gu ('96-'97, China)
Kwok Wing James Ding ('96-'97, Hong Kong)
Bettina Stefanie Elben ('97-'98, Germany)

Speakers
Tadashi Yoshino Lawyer, Member of the Fukuoka Bar Association
Masafumi Nakahigashi Associate Professor, School of Law, Nagoya University
Toshimitsu Kitagawa Professor, Faculty of Law, Kyushu University
Shiro Kuniya Lawyer, Ohebashi Law Office
Scott A. Smith Consul, Economic-Commercial Officer,
Consulate of the United States of America
Kenji Ninomiya Kyushu Electric Power Company
Hiroshi Tsuboi Director, Student Exchange Division, MEXT

Guests
Yuka Kaneko Associate Professor, Graduate School of International
Development & Cooperation, Hiroshima University
Saori Okuda Lecturer, School of Law, Nagoya University
Hideo Shibata Kyushu Institute of Design
Tsuyoshi Matsuo Fukuoka Jo Gakuin University
Yukiko Nakahara Tohwa University
Misaki Morita Fukuoka Prefectural Office
Hisanori Nasu Fukuoka International Association
Mieko Saiki Kitakyushu International Association


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